Big Brother

"We all know about Microsoft's WGA initiative that started last July. Most of us were troubled to learn that the WGA has been 'phoning home' to Microsoft at every boot. Well, get ready, because eventually Microsoft may be turning off copies of Windows without WGA installed. According to a Microsoft technician, 'in the fall, having the latest WGA will become mandatory and if its not installed, Windows will give a 30 day warning and when the 30 days is up and WGA isn't installed, Windows will stop working, so you might as well install WGA now.'" A new version of WGA was released on Tuesday and, at least for the time being, Windows users have the option of removing WGA from their systems Slashdot

I'm so glad I use Linux. When people's computers stop working until they pay the Microsoft tax, they will start converting in droves to whatever will make their email work again. I do not know of any alternative for Microsoft. They have to make money or die. They make 50% prophet on software. The only way to compete with Microsoft is to give your products away for free.
I wish I had some snide comment that would make you laugh at Bill's expense. He can afford it.